How to pronounce donnybrook
Say it like DON-ee-bruuk. Donnybrook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DON).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce donnybrook. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DON
- ee
- bruuk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Donnybrook pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- bruukGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of donnybrook
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DON-ee-bruuk.
What does donnybrook mean?
- A brawl or fracas; a scene of chaos.
- Chaotic.
Where does donnybrook come from?
Named from Donnybrook Fair, a notoriously disorderly event, held annually from 1204 until the middle of the 19th century.
Questions about saying donnybrook
How do you pronounce donnybrook?
Say DON-ee-bruuk. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑniˌbrʊk/. In British English it is /ˈdɒniˌbrʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in donnybrook?
Donnybrook has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DON). Broken into parts: DON · ee · bruuk.
Is donnybrook pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒniˌbrʊk/ (DON-ee-bruuk).